The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1238-2019·Announced 2019-05-08

PerkinElmer AutoDELFIA hCG Kit Recalled for Potential Measurement Inaccuracy

PerkinElmer is recalling AutoDELFIA hCG Kits because hCG concentrations may be decreased by 15-20% at the lower measuring range.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the hazard involves potential measurement inaccuracy without reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

PerkinElmer Life and Analytical Sciences, Wallac, OY is recalling the AutoDELFIA hCG Kit, an in vitro diagnostic used for the quantitative determination of human gonadotropin (hCG). The recall involves 79 kits, with none distributed in the United States and all located in regions outside the US (ROW). The kits were distributed worldwide, including in Austria, Bolivia, the UK, Switzerland, and Thailand.

The recall was initiated because hCG analyte concentrations may be decreased by 15-20% at the lower measuring range of hCG concentrations. This potential inaccuracy could affect the reliability of test results in that specific range.

The affected products are identified by Kit Lot Numbers 664670 and 666553, and Pack Lot Numbers 1066467001, 1066467002, and 1066655301. Users of these kits should contact the manufacturer for further instructions regarding the recall.

The recalled product

Product
AutoDELFIA¿ hCG Kit, In Vitro Diagnostic for the determination of human gonadotropin (hCG) Product Code: B007-101 - Product Usage: Quantitative determination of human gonadotrophin (hCG).
Affected units
79

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (3)

  • Kit Lot Numbers: 664670
  • 666553 Pack Lot Numbers: 1066467001
  • 1066467002

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by PerkinElmer Life and Analytical Sciences, Wallac, OY under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 3 products in this recall →